The Alpujarras are a beautiful region of mountains that extend down towards the Mediterranean in the Granada region of Andalucía. A lot of the area is now protected as a national park. Much of the Alpujarras has not changed in centuries; there are still white-washed villages and winding scenic roads with breathtaking views. You can see intricate
The Department of Lot is an area of outstanding natural beauty, consisting of a dramatic landscape populated with old historic towns and villages. Rivers that have through time carved their way into limestone to create wondrous gorges, wooded valleys and hillsides. Vineyards, ancient caves, castles, you have it all in this area, mostly unspoilt by
After a busy summer season, in the autumn Mallorca starts to relax and you can enjoy all it has to offer without the crowds and the intense heat. Mallorca is a wonderful island to explore all year round but especially during the October half term-break when it becomes almost the perfect family holiday destination. Take
The culture of any country comes in many forms and often the best practitioners of enlightening everyone to the nuances of a people and place are the artists that come from that country. The fiesta de Teatro, is a three month long extravaganza of theatre, music, dance and experimental productions that enliven the Catalan cultural
During the out of season months, when many small resorts become ghost towns, Guia in the Algarve is still a thriving port of call for those looking for a blend of old traditional Portugal but with access to all the normal attractions they would want on a holiday.
Ronda can be found in the Sierras to the west of the province of Malaga. The drive from Algodonalesv to Ronda is considered to be one of the most beautiful drives to be found in Southern Spain. You have everything from mountains, river valleys and a large lake, to green fields carpeted with wild flowers
Tuscany is a vast region of Italy where a fabulous surprise awaits round almost every corner. Dotted amongst Tuscany’s splendid scenery is many an ancient town, each with its own fascinating history. If you are heading to Tuscany sometime soon and are interested in discovering the region’s diverse and intriguing history, take a look at
Sat at the zenith of a verdant hillside above the steep gorge of the River Barbate slightly inland from the beautiful shores of the Costa de la Luz – the Coast of Light -, the whitewashed town of Vejer de la Frontera is a sight to behold, before you even reach it.
With milder weather, less crowds and still plenty to discover and explore, visiting popular Mediterranean destinations during ‘out of season’ months such as October and November can make sense. The stunning Turquoise Coast on the southern shores of Turkey is one such place in which autumn is an exceptionally rewarding time to visit.
Vintage Travel are thrilled to introduce Casa Florencia to our 2016 Catalunya programme. This stylish four bedroom, four bathroom villa is situated in Casa de Campo, an attractive and desirable residential neighbourhood just off the road that leads from the traditional market town of Palafrugell to Begur and is just a ten minute drive from
